Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning enable humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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